More than 20 years ago, when the Tlingit residents of Hoonah in coastal Alaska decided to build a cruise port on native ... including coastal bear viewing, whale watching and cultural tours.

Alaska cruises offer dozens of shore excursions from whale-watching to dogsledding, many curated with kids and families in ...

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You can even get motion sickness riding in one of the whale watching boats in Alaska, so it's best to come prepared. Travel irons are not permitted on cruise ships, so a travel-size bottle of ...

Alaska, with its surreal landscapes, abundant wildlife and unique culture, offers a one-of-a-kind cruising experience.

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or a humpback whale's glistening tail surface from the deep. Travel + Leisure's writers and editors have sought out the best Alaskan cruises, evaluating routes, accommodations, cuisine ...

If there’s one place in the world to coax a confirmed cruise ... emptier than Alaska – for a landscape photography workshop). The highlight was a small boat tour of the whale-rich waters ...

An aerial view of Icy Strait Point, the first private cruise destination on Alaska’s Inside Passage.

Icy Strait Point in Alaska, a winner in Travel + Leisure's 2025 Global Vision Awards, offers both thoughtful programs and ...